The Yoga of Recovery Retreat

Retreat Details

This retreat is open to open to all who are looking to overcome self-destructive or addictive tendencies and people with family members/histories of addiction. Every age group and all addictive and self-destructive tendencies are addressed. We require alcohol/chemically dependent guests to have at least 3 months of continuous sobriety. Those with eating disorders and behavioral addictions (relationships, gambling, spending etc.) should have enough stability to embark on this work. You do not need to be a yoga practitioner to come on the retreat. Although the teaching makes reference to the 12 steps, Yoga of Recovery is an independent retreat for people in recovery, it is not affiliated with any 12 step program and it is not a requirement that guests are member of 12 step programs. Attendance at the open 12 step meeting offered is optional.

Curriculum

Retreat includes

• Meditation
• Kirtan/Satsang
• Conscious relaxation sessions
• Asana (physical postures for all levels)
• Pranayama (breathing exercises)
• Sattvic vegetarian diet
• Karma yoga (helping with chores around the ashram)
• Ayurveda workshops
• Tools of recovery workshops
• Open 12 step meetings
• Ayurvedic consultations and Body treatments are available (additional fee and pre-booking required)

Ayurveda and Tools of Recovery workshops cover

• Root causes of addiction
• Healing from addiction using a multi-dimensional perspective
• Cultivating sattva (peace and serenity)
• Training the mind through Yoga and meditation
• Supporting health with Ayurveda
• Positive thinking practices to support recovery
• Asana and Ayurveda for strengthening the body
• Proper diet and how to eat

Schedule

Presenters

Durga (Catherine O'Neill)
Durga (Catherine O'Neill)has been involved with the 12 Step Fellowship for over 8 years. She has developed the "Yoga of Recovery" programs and led retreats internationally since then. She is a RYT-500, having completed both the Sivananda Yoga teachers Training Course and the Advanced Yoga Training. She is also extensively trained in meditation and Vedanta.Durga is a Clinical Ayurvedic and Pancha Karma Specialist, trained at the California College of Ayurveda and also in Kerala, India. She is the Director of the Ayurveda Programs at the Yoga Farm in California and leads several Ayurvedic Retreats at International Sivananda Yoga Ashrams.

Prerequisite

Open to everyone - especially beneficial to those overcoming addiction and self-destructive behaviors and people with family members/histories of addiction. We require alcohol/chemically dependent guests to have at least 3 months of continuous sobriety.

Certification

No certification is issued on this Retreat. 100-hour Yoga Alliance Certification and CEUs are available on the Yoga of Recovery for Counselors Certificate Training Course. The 10-day certificate course is for therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, sponsors, yoga teachers, Ayurvedic practitioners etc. All health professionals dealing with people who are recovering from addiction. Please note that for those who work with addicted clients, a great benefit is gained from attending the retreat and the course together. The course is offered immediately after this retreat.

Cost

Tuition: US$450. Add 8 nights accommodation.

For accommodation rates see rates.

Arrival and Departure

The course begins at 11:00am on the first day and ends at 6:00pm on the last day. Please plan to arrive at the Yoga Retreat at least one day before the start of the course and to leave at least one day after the course completion.

We recommend that you spend at least a few days in the Yoga Retreat before the start of your course. This allows your body and mind time to rest, re-energize and be nourished by the ashram environment. You can then begin your study feeling relaxed and refreshed. You may also wish to stay for some days after the end of the course to allow the learning from your study to integrate more fully into your consciousness within the supportive environment of the ashram. If you decide to arrive early and to stay longer, please register for the Yoga Vacation Program for those additional days. Please see calendar of events for guest programs on offer around the time of your visit.

For arrival details please see how to get here.

What to Bring

Please also see what to bring section.

Reservations

To reserve a place on the course, please register on line or print the application form and fax it to the Yoga Retreat at fax number: 1-242-363-3783. Then please call us to give a credit card deposit and to confirm your reservation at 1-866-446-5934 or 1-242-363-2902 . A US$150 deposit is required for your registration. For our cancellation policy please see cancellations.

Tuition Discounts

If you enrol simultaneously in more than one course, discounts apply as follows:
2 courses 5% discount
3 courses 10% discount
4 courses 15% discount
5 courses and more 20% discount

Payment for all courses registered for is required in full on arrival in the ashram.